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The burpee is one of the best all round exercise ever invented. The reason being it works every single aspect of your body; you will be out of breath after only a couple; also you do not any equipment to perform it.
It can be done in a very small space; and it is military endorsed!
So no more excuses about lack of time, space or money!
There are variations but this is the best way to get started. DO NOT perform this with any type of knee or back pain without consulting your doctor or and experienced PT.
In fact it may be a good idea to get a fitness professional to check over your form when you're getting started.
1. Begin in a squat position with hands on the floor in front of you.
2. Kick your feet back to a press up position.
3. Immediately return your feet to the squat position.
4. Jump up as high as possible from the squat position.
5. Repeat this, moving as quick as you can.
6 Try throwing in a press up before the squat thrust part of the exercise as a progression.
Keep a fast pace, get a maximum jump. Go for 12-15 repetitions with rest of 30 seconds to one minute between sets. Over time reduce the amount of rest you take for progression.
- Try doing 5 sets with an ab exercise or and upper body exercise such as curls, in between each set.